Bachelor of Business

Course summary

Graduates of the Bachelor of Business will have the knowledge and ability to work as specialist business professionals in varied and changing business environments. The degree offers diverse core units in first year before specialising, so that students have the flexibility to determine what business career they wish to pursue. The degree is designed to teach students the critical reasoning, communication and professional skills required in contemporary business settings. Students gain a broad understanding of business principles through the core units, and develop specialised skills in one or more business disciplines of their choice through the study of a single or double major.

Major areas of study

Students can study one major plus electives; two majors; or one double major. Majors and campus availabilities:

Gold Coast, Lismore, Coffs Harbour, online

Accounting (also available at SYD*, MEL*, PNG)
Equips students with the technical, conceptual and managerial skills to be effective business managers in modern commercial, government, social and not-for-profit organisations.

Gold Coast and online

Aviation Management
Aviation management units help develop an understanding of the broader function of, and impacts on, the aviation industry. Students who have successfully completed a Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Flight Operations) with another institution may be granted up to eight units of advanced standing (credit) for the Bachelor of Business with a major in Aviation Management. This major also provides students with the opportunity to undertake a full accredited CASA Commercial Pilot License through Airways Aviation.

Digital Marketing
Draws on theory and practice from information systems and marketing to examine the most effective ways to design and present goods and services.

Human Resource Management (also available atPNG)
Students are equipped with the professional expertise and understanding needed to manage selection and recruitment procedures, training and development, and performance management of staff.

Information Systems
Equips students with the concepts, methods and skills necessary to design, implement and manage information systems to maximise organisational effectiveness.

Management
Equips students with the skills to monitor the changing business and social environment and make sound judgments on the most appropriate directions and actions.

Marketing (also available at SYD*, MEL*, PNG)
Students develop analytical business skills, excellent communication skills and an understanding of human behaviour and motivation. They learn how to creative effective marketing strategies and campaigns.

Marketing and Digital Marketing (double major)
Students typically gain an understanding of traditional and social media promotional tools and website design with an emphasis on the design and implementation of digital promotional and communication approaches.

Online only

Accounting and Advanced Accounting (double major)
After completing the Accounting major (either online or on-campus at Gold Coast, Lismore or Coffs Harbour) students study Advanced Accounting (online only) which provides additional study in finance and management, and advanced study in taxation, auditing and financial reporting.

Finance
Students are taught to understand the key principles of wealth creation and risk analysis in a global economy. They learn to evaluate factors that impact on the value of the dollar, interest rates and stock market.

International Business (also available at SYD*, MEL*)
Prepares students to respond to the complexity of global markets, addressing issues such as cross-cultural communication and negotiation, alternative market structures, variations in consumer demand patterns and differing government regulations and policies.

(SYD = Sydney MEL = Melbourne PNG = Papua New Guinea)

On-campus students can also study any Bachelor of Business major online. Some majors, study streams and units may not be available at each location.

Learning outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes.

Graduate Attribute

Course Learning Outcome

Intellectual rigour

Develop and create effective solutions to straight forward problems from a discipline area. Critically evaluate, analyse and synthesise a straight forward issue or theory from a discipline area to arrive at a conclusion / decision with justification.

Creativity

Apply knowledge and skills creatively in devising solutions to challenges related to a business discipline.

Ethical practice

Describe and apply a recognised ethical framework to analyse behaviour in a discipline or workplace/ organisation. Apply discipline based knowledge and skills in situations that require autonomy and well-developed responsible behaviour.

Knowledge of a discipline

Demonstrate and apply in-depth discipline specific knowledge and skills with a global perspective. Demonstrate an understanding and application of research, analytical and technical skills in a broad business discipline.

Lifelong learning

Reflect on, assess and self-regulate own learning capabilities and performance.

Communication and social skills

Prepare and deliver well developed discipline advice, knowledge and ideas orally for a business and public context. Prepare and deliver well developed and justified, discipline advice using written communications suitable for business and public contexts.

Investigate and identify a broad range of leadership practices in the management of people and self.

Demonstrate the ability to effectively participate in and reflect upon self and team activities in general business situations.

Cultural competence

Demonstrate cultural competence in local, Australian-wide and international settings as applied in business and social situations.

Assessment methods

Assessment may be in the form of essays, reports, audio or video presentations, online quizzes, case analyses, and examinations.

Teaching methods

On-campus students experience a variety of teaching approaches including lectures, tutorials, online activities and video-linked or podcast virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.

Our online study option is highly interactive and strives to promote collaboration and a sense of community. Students may receive a combination of podcast or video-linked lectures, electronic study materials, workshops, online discussion forums and virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.

Career opportunities

Graduates typically work in the areas of advertising, marketing, public relations, product management, international business, human resource management, investment, banking, accounting and finance.

Professional placement

Students may choose, as electives, one or two double-weighted internship units.

Tuition fees are in Australian dollars, and are subject to change. Annual tuition fee is based on completing 8 units per year. In addition students are required to pay OSHC for the duration of their visa in advance. Non-tuition fee covers textbooks, stationery and excursions.

Related links

Learning Resources

MySCU is a student's point of entry to a range of online services and resources that support study and student life. The portal includes unit learning sites and information sites where students can access resources, communication tools and useful links that are integral to their studies.

The web-based study environment Blackboard Learn delivers an advanced online learning environment for students and lecturers to communicate and collaborate through virtual meeting spaces, classrooms, and discussion boards. They can share files, presentations and applications. If a tutorial or lecture is recorded, students can view it afterwards.

Learning materials include the provision of unit information guides, study guides and readings. Students may need to purchase or access prescribed text books.

The SCU Library provides a wide range of services that include face-to-face and online help, and access to print and electronic resources.

The Academic Skills team supports student learning by offering online and on-campus academic skills workshops, assignment reviews and small group or one-on-one face-to-face, phone or Skype consultations during business hours 9am to 4.30pm. Appointments can be made via the MySCU Hub 'Connect Now' button or on the Academic Skills home page. Students can also book appointments online in Career Hub.

The Studiosity service provides online after-hours study support for SCU students. This service is available from 4pm to midnight Sunday to Friday via the 'Connect Now' button on MySCU Hub or from a link in nominated unit learning sites. The Studiosity service offers generic writing feedback and live online chat assistance for foundational concepts and study skills.

Equipment and facilities

Southern Cross University provides students with modern well equipped teaching spaces such as lecture theatres, classrooms, and studios or laboratories tailored to meet the needs of specific study disciplines. Contemporary audiovisual equipment is standard in most teaching venues, and students have access to computer labs for individual study purposes.

Admission requirements

Applicants who have completed a Diploma of Aviation with a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) or Private Pilot Licence (PPL) recognized by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) shall be permitted to enrol in the Aviation Management Major.

Course requirements

To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Business a candidate shall successfully complete twenty-four (24) units (288 credit points) comprising:

all eight (8) units listed in Part A; and

one sixteen (16) unit double major selected from Part B; or

one (1) eight-unit (8) Major selected from Part B; and

a second eight-unit (8) Major selected from Part B or Part D; or

eight (8) elective units selected from Part B, Part C and/or Part D; or

one (1) eight-unit (8) University-wide Major selected from the University-wide Schedule of Majors.

To be eligible for the award of Associate Degree of Business a candidate shall successfully complete sixteen (16) units (192 credit points) comprising:

all units from Part A; and

any four (4) units from Part B; and

any four (4) units from Parts B, C or D

To be eligible for the award of Diploma of Business a candidate shall successfully complete eight (8) units (96 credit points) comprising:

any four (4) units listed in Part A; and

any four (4) units listed in Parts B, C or D

A candidate in the Bachelor of Business who has completed the requirements for the Associate Degree of Business may elect to be awarded the Associate Degree of Business following withdrawal from candidature for the Bachelor degree.

A candidate in the Bachelor of Business who has completed the requirements for the Diploma of Business may elect to be awarded the Diploma of Business following withdrawal from candidature for the Bachelor degree.

Advanced standing

Candidates who have successfully completed the Diploma of Business through the SCU College may be granted Advanced Standing for up to eight (8) units in the Bachelor of Business.

Candidates for the Bachelor of Business Aviation Management Major who have successfully completed a Diploma of Aviation approved by the School Board may be granted Advanced Standing for up to eight (8) units in the Bachelor of Business.

Candidates who have successfully completed the Associate Degree of Business through the SCU College may be granted Advanced Standing for up to sixteen (16) units in the Bachelor of Business.

Any undergraduate unit offered by the University, however approval must be obtained for units not offered under the Bachelor of Business or in the School of Business and Tourism.

Part D

Part D consists of one (1) of the majors shown below. These majors can only be taken as a second major. The first major taken by a student must be selected from the single majors in Part B of the course.

Course progressions

Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment

Accounting major

Title

Level of learning

Note

This Course Progression Table assumes that you are commencing the Bachelor of Business (BBus) with a single major in Session 1 without any advanced standing. It also assumes that you are studying full-time in Sessions 1 and 2 with no enrolment in Session 3 units.
If you
• will or have received advanced standing and/or
• will be completing a double major and/ or
• are commencing the BBus in Sessions 2 or 3 and/or
• enrolling in Session 3 units
please email studybusiness@scu.edu.au for advice on a revised study plan.

Aviation Management major

Title

Level of learning

Note

The entry pathway for the Aviation Management major is through a successfully completed Diploma of Aviation approved by the School for which Advanced Standing for up to eight (8) units in the Bachelor of Business is granted. The remaining sixteen (16) units are shown below.

Finance major

Title

Level of learning

Note

This Course Progression Table assumes that you are commencing the Bachelor of Business (BBus) with a single major in Session 1 without any advanced standing. It also assumes that you are studying full-time in Sessions 1 and 2 with no enrolment in Session 3 units.
If you
• will or have received advanced standing and/or
• will be completing a double major and/ or
• are commencing the BBus in Sessions 2 or 3 and/or
• enrolling in Session 3 units
please email studybusiness@scu.edu.au for advice on a revised study plan.

Human Resource Management major

Title

Level of learning

Note

This Course Progression Table assumes that you are commencing the Bachelor of Business (BBus) with a single major in Session 1 without any advanced standing. It also assumes that you are studying full-time in Sessions 1 and 2 with no enrolment in Session 3 units.
If you
• will or have received advanced standing and/or
• will be completing a double major and/ or
• are commencing the BBus in Sessions 2 or 3 and/or
• enrolling in Session 3 units
please email studybusiness@scu.edu.au for advice on a revised study plan.

International Business major

Title

Level of learning

Note

This Course Progression Table assumes that you are commencing the Bachelor of Business (BBus) with a single major in Session 1 without any advanced standing. It also assumes that you are studying full-time in Sessions 1 and 2 with no enrolment in Session 3 units.
If you
• will or have received advanced standing and/or
• will be completing a double major and/ or
• are commencing the BBus in Sessions 2 or 3 and/or
• enrolling in Session 3 units
please email studybusiness@scu.edu.au for advice on a revised study plan.

Management major

Title

Level of learning

Note

This Course Progression Table assumes that you are commencing the Bachelor of Business (BBus) with a single major in Session 1 without any advanced standing. It also assumes that you are studying full-time in Sessions 1 and 2 with no enrolment in Session 3 units.
If you
• will or have received advanced standing and/or
• will be completing a double major and/ or
• are commencing the BBus in Sessions 2 or 3 and/or
• enrolling in Session 3 units
please email studybusiness@scu.edu.au for advice on a revised study plan.

Marketing major

Title

Level of learning

Note

This Course Progression Table assumes that you are commencing the Bachelor of Business (BBus) with a single major in Session 1 without any advanced standing. It also assumes that you are studying full-time in Sessions 1 and 2 with no enrolment in Session 3 units.
If you
• will or have received advanced standing and/or
• will be completing a double major and/ or
• are commencing the BBus in Sessions 2 or 3 and/or
• enrolling in Session 3 units
please email studybusiness@scu.edu.au for advice on a revised study plan.

Digital Marketing major

Title

Level of learning

Note

The Digital Marketing major is offered in Part D of the Bachelor of Business. It can only be taken as a second major. The first major taken by a student must be selected from the single majors in Part B of the course.

The sessions in which the units run for the Digital Marketing major are shown below. For advice about how to incorporate them into a study plan, email studybusiness@scu.edu.au.

Information Systems major

Title

Level of learning

Note

The Information Systems major is offered in Part D of the Bachelor of Business. It can only be taken as a second major. The first major taken by a student must be selected from the single majors in Part B of the course.

The sessions in which the units run for the Information Systems major are shown below. For advice about how to incorporate them into a study plan, email studybusiness@scu.edu.au.

Accounting/Advanced Accounting double major

Title

Level of learning

Note

This Course Progression Table assumes that you are commencing the Bachelor of Business (BBus) in Session 1 without any advanced standing. It also assumes that you are studying full-time in Sessions 1 and 2 with no enrolment in Session 3 units.
If you
• will or have received advanced standing and/or
• are commencing the BBus in Sessions 2 or 3 and/or
• enrolling in Session 3 units
please email studybusiness@scu.edu.au for advice on a revised study plan.

Marketing/Digital Marketing double major

Title

Level of learning

Note

This Course Progression Table assumes that you are commencing the Bachelor
of Business (BBus) Session 1 without any advanced
standing. It also assumes that you are studying full-time in Sessions 1 and 2 with
no enrolment in Session 3 units. If you
• will or have received advanced standing and/or
• are commencing the BBus in Sessions 2 or 3 and/or
• enrolling in Session 3 units
please email studybusiness@scu.edu.au for advice on a revised study plan.

Session 2 commencement - Accounting major

Title

Level of learning

Note

This Course Progression Table assumes that you are commencing the Bachelor of Business (BBus) with a single major in Session 2 without any advanced standing. It also assumes that you are studying full-time in Sessions 1 and 2 with no enrolment in Session 3 units. If you
• will or have received advanced standing and/or
• will be completing a double major and/ or
• planning on enrolling in Session 3 units
please email studybusiness@scu.edu.au for advice on a revised study plan.

Year 4, Session 1

Session 2 commencement - Aviation Management major

Title

Level of learning

Note

The entry pathway for the Aviation Management is through a successfully completed Diploma of Aviation approved by the School Board for which Advanced Standing for up to eight (8) units in the Bachelor of Business is granted. The remaining sixteen (16) units are shown below.

Year 3, Session 1

Session 2 commencement - Finance major

Title

Level of learning

Note

This Course Progression Table assumes that you are commencing the Bachelor of Business (BBus) with a single major in Session 2 without any advanced standing. It also assumes that you are studying full-time in Sessions 1 and 2 with no enrolment in Session 3 units. If you
• will or have received advanced standing and/or
• will be completing a double major and/ or
• enrolling in Session 3 units
please email studybusiness@scu.edu.au for advice on a revised study plan.

Year 4, Session 1

Session 2 commencement - Human Resource Management major

Title

Level of learning

Note

This Course Progression Table assumes that you are commencing the Bachelor of Business (BBus) with a single major in Session 2 without any advanced standing. It also assumes that you are studying full-time in Sessions 1 and 2 with no enrolment in Session 3 units. If you
• will or have received advanced standing and/or
• will be completing a double major and/ or
• enrolling in Session 3 units
please email studybusiness@scu.edu.au for advice on a revised study plan.

Year 4, Session 1

Session 2 commencement - International Business major

Title

Level of learning

Note

This Course Progression Table assumes that you are commencing the Bachelor of Business (BBus) with a single major in Session 2 without any advanced standing. It also assumes that you are studying full-time in Sessions 1 and 2 with no enrolment in Session 3 units. If you
• will or have received advanced standing and/or
• will be completing a double major and/ or
• enrolling in Session 3 units
please email studybusiness@scu.edu.au for advice on a revised study plan.

Year 4, Session 1

Session 2 commencement - Management major

Title

Level of learning

Note

This Course Progression Table assumes that you are commencing the Bachelor of Business (BBus) with a single major in Session 2 without any advanced standing. It also assumes that you are studying full-time in Sessions 1 and 2 with no enrolment in Session 3 units. If you
• will or have received advanced standing and/or
• will be completing a double major and/ or
• enrolling in Session 3 units
please email studybusiness@scu.edu.au for advice on a revised study plan.

Year 4, Session 1

Session 2 commencement - Marketing major

Title

Level of learning

Note

This Course Progression Table assumes that you are commencing the Bachelor of Business (BBus) with a single major in Session 2 without any advanced standing. It also assumes that you are studying full-time in Sessions 1 and 2 with no enrolment in Session 3 units. If you
• will or have received advanced standing and/or
• will be completing a double major and/ or
• are commencing the BBus in Sessions 2 or 3 and/or
• enrolling in Session 3 units
please email studybusiness@scu.edu.au for advice on a revised study plan.

Year 4, Session 1

Session 2 commencement - Digital Marketing major

Title

Level of learning

Note

The Digital Marketing major is offered in Part D of the Bachelor of Business. It can only be taken as a second major. The first major taken by a student must be selected from the single majors in Part B of the course.

The sessions in which the units run for the Digital Marketing major are shown below. For advice about how to incorporate them into a study plan, email studybusiness@scu.edu.au.

Session 2

Session 2 commencement - Information Systems major

Title

Level of learning

Note

The Information Systems major is offered in Part D of the Bachelor of Business. It can only be taken as a second major. The first major taken by a student must be selected from the single majors in Part B of the course.

The sessions in which the units run for the Information Systems major are shown below. For advice about how to incorporate them into a study plan, email studybusiness@scu.edu.au.

Session 2 commencement - Accounting/Advanced Accounting double major

Title

Level of learning

Note

This Course Progression Table assumes that you are commencing the Bachelor of Business (BBus) in Session 2 without any advanced standing. It also assumes that you are studying full-time in Sessions 1 and 2 with no enrolment in Session 3 units. If you
• will or have received advanced standing and/or
• enrolling in Session 3 units
please email studybusiness@scu.edu.au for advice on a revised study plan.

Year 4, Session 1

Session 2 commencement - Marketing/Digital Marketing double major

Title

Level of learning

Note

This Course Progression Table assumes that you are commencing the Bachelor of Business (BBus) in Session 2 without any advanced standing. It also assumes that you are studying full-time in Sessions 1 and 2 with no enrolment in Session 3 units. If you
• will or have received advanced standing and/or
• enrolling in Session 3 units
please email studybusiness@scu.edu.au for advice on a revised study plan.

Session 3 commencement - Accounting major

Title

Level of learning

Note

This Course Progression Table assumes that you are commencing the Bachelor of Business (BBus) with a single major in Session 3 without any advanced standing. It also assumes that you will continue studying full-time in Sessions 1 and 2 with no further enrolment in Session 3 units. If you
• will or have received advanced standing and/or
• will be completing a double major and/ or
• planning on enrolling in further Session 3 units
please email studybusiness@scu.edu.au for advice on a revised study plan.

Year 4, Session 1

Session 3 commencement - Aviation Management major

Title

Level of learning

Note

The entry pathway for the Aviation Management is through a successfully completed Diploma of Aviation approved by the School Board for which Advanced Standing for up to eight (8) units in the Bachelor of Business is granted. The remaining sixteen (16) units are shown below.

Year 3, Session 1

Session 3 commencement - Finance major

Title

Level of learning

Note

This Course Progression Table assumes that you are commencing the Bachelor of Business (BBus) with a single major in Session 3 without any advanced standing. It also assumes that you will continue studying full-time in Sessions 1 and 2 with no further enrolment in Session 3 units. If you
• will or have received advanced standing and/or
• will be completing a double major and/ or
• planning on enrolling in further Session 3 units
please email studybusiness@scu.edu.au for advice on a revised study plan.

Year 4, Session 1

Session 3 commencement - Human Resource Management major

Title

Level of learning

Note

This Course Progression Table assumes that you are commencing the Bachelor of Business (BBus) with a single major in Session 3 without any advanced standing. It also assumes that you will continue studying full-time in Sessions 1 and 2 with no further enrolment in Session 3 units. If you
• will or have received advanced standing and/or
• will be completing a double major and/ or
• planning on enrolling in further Session 3 units
please email studybusiness@scu.edu.au for advice on a revised study plan.

Year 4, Session 1

Session 3 commencement - International Business major

Title

Level of learning

Note

This Course Progression Table assumes that you are commencing the Bachelor of Business (BBus) with a single major in Session 3 without any advanced standing. It also assumes that you will continue studying full-time in Sessions 1 and 2 with no further enrolment in Session 3 units. If you
• will or have received advanced standing and/or
• will be completing a double major and/ or
• planning on enrolling in further Session 3 units
please email studybusiness@scu.edu.au for advice on a revised study plan.

Year 4, Session 1

Session 3 commencement - Management major

Title

Level of learning

Note

This Course Progression Table assumes that you are commencing the Bachelor of Business (BBus) with a single major in Session 3 without any advanced standing. It also assumes that you will continue studying full-time in Sessions 1 and 2 with no further enrolment in Session 3 units. If you
• will or have received advanced standing and/or
• will be completing a double major and/ or
• planning on enrolling in further Session 3 units
please email studybusiness@scu.edu.au for advice on a revised study plan.

Year 4, Session 1

Session 3 commencement - Marketing major

Title

Level of learning

Note

This Course Progression Table assumes that you are commencing the Bachelor of Business (BBus) with a single major in Session 3 without any advanced standing. It also assumes that you will continue studying full-time in Sessions 1 and 2 with no further enrolment in Session 3 units. If you
• will or have received advanced standing and/or
• will be completing a double major and/ or
• planning on enrolling in further Session 3 units
please email studybusiness@scu.edu.au for advice on a revised study plan.

Year 4, Session 1

Session 3 commencement - Digital Marketing major

Title

Level of learning

Note

The Digital Marketing major is offered in Part D of the Bachelor of Business. It can only be taken as a second major. The first major taken by a student must be selected from the single majors in Part B of the course.

The main sessions in which the units run for the Digital Marketing major are shown below. For advice about which units are available in session 3 and how to incorporate the units below into a study plan, email studybusiness@scu.edu.au.

Session 2

Session 3 commencement - Information Systems major

Title

Level of learning

Note

The Information Systems major is offered in Part D of the Bachelor of Business. It can only be taken as a second major. The first major taken by a student must be selected from the single majors in Part B of the course.

The sessions in which the units run for the Information Systems major are shown below. For advice about which units are available in session 3 and how to incorporate the units below into a study plan, email studybusiness@scu.edu.au.

Session 3 commencement - Accounting/Advanced Accounting double major

Title

Level of learning

Note

This Course Progression Table assumes that you are commencing the Bachelor of Business (BBus) in Session 3 without any advanced standing. It also assumes that, following on from this session, you are studying full-time in Sessions 1 and 2 with no further enrolment in Session 3 units. If you
• will or have received advanced standing and/or
• planning on further enrolments in Session 3 units
please email studybusiness@scu.edu.au for advice on a revised study plan.

Year 4, Session 1

Session 3 commencement - Marketing/Digital Marketing double major

Title

Level of learning

Note

This Course Progression Table assumes that you are commencing the Bachelor of Business (BBus) in Session 3 without any advanced standing. It also assumes that, following on from this session, you are studying full-time in Sessions 1 and 2 with no further enrolment in Session 3 units. If you
• will or have received advanced standing and/or
• planning on further enrolments in Session 3 units
please email studybusiness@scu.edu.au for advice on a revised study plan.

Notes

Note 1:

Internship A and Internship B are both double-weighted units requiring a 16 unit pre-requisite including the Professional Development for the Workplace unit (MNG10476). Please be aware of this double-weighting if you are restricted in the number of electives you can select in your major. All internship placements must be approved by the Work Integrated Learning Coordinator, prior to commencement.

Note 2:

A double major counts as the first and second major.

Note 3:

Only available to students studying at the Institute of Business Studies (IBS) in Papua New Guinea

International future students

Current students

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